Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Springfield
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Voyager 1700 vs Indian Springfield. Kawasaki Voyager 1700: 74 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 393 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Indian Springfield: 78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine) hp, 358 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
Indian Springfield
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
78 hp
Torque (Nm)
133 Nm
139 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
393 kg
358 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
74 hp @ 4,800 rpm
78 hp @ 4,900 rpm (Thunder Stroke 111 engine)
Torque
133 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
139 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated, limited by touring ergonomics and gearing)
185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets)
Weight
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
358 kg (curb/wet weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Voyager 1700
7.8/10
"A seriously capable tourer that smart riders buy instead of the hype."
Pros
+Strong, torquey 1700cc engine
+Smooth shaft drive reliability
+Excellent wind protection fairing
Cons
−Expensive oddball tire sizes
−Infotainment reliability concerns
−Heavy, unwieldy at low speed
Indian Springfield
8.2/10
"A serious touring machine that rewards patient buyers who shop carefully."
Pros
+Thunder stroke torque is addictive
+Wind protection genuinely outstanding
+Excellent two-up comfort
Cons
−Heavy — parking demands respect
−Pre-2019 infotainment feels ancient
−Holds value, limits bargains
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